Foul Deeds & Suspicious Deaths in Stratford & South Warwickshire

A deep dive into the dark history of Shakespeare’s birthplace from the deadly folklore surrounding Clopton House to the mysterious murder on Meon Hill.

Foul Deeds & Suspicious Death in Stratford and South Warwickshire is an exploration of the darker history of the area. Behind the famous tourist industry of Shakespeare, everyday life on farms and factories carried on just like anywhere else. Ancient superstitions and curious legends provided inspiration for the great bard and other authors, but real life was punctuated by sudden death, jealousy and ruthlessness. This book examines some of the most dramatic incidents in detail. Drawn from contemporary sources, newspapers, legal documents and coroners’ records; each case provides a glimpse into life and death in its historical setting. The changes in the town, both in its architecture and social values, form the background to the lives and deaths of its citizens.